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Compare train and bus for Malmö to Hanover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a train costs an average of $113.
Distance: 259 miles (418 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $217 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 0m Average total duration Fastest 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 34m Average total duration 10h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Hanover:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Hanover costing on average $113 (€92).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 34m.
Tickets start at around $113 (€92) compared to roughly $217 (€176) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $104 (€84). The journey takes 7h 30m versus 6h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Malmö to Hanover
How to get from Malmö to Hanover by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Hanover is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM10h25Malmö, Norra Vallgatan6:35 PMHanover Central Station$411One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM10h25Malmö, Norra Vallgatan6:35 PMHanover Central Station$411One-way1 transfer
Fastest
R 1059 · ECE 395 · ICE 77511:20 AM7h28Malmö Centralstation6:48 PMHanover Hbf$1391One-way2 transfers
Other options
R 1039 · IC 50137 · IC 5759 · 111758:50 AM8h59Malmö Centralstation5:49 PMHanover Hbf$1511One-way4 transfers
R 1055 · IC 50145 · IC 5761 · 1117910:50 AM8h59Malmö Centralstation7:49 PMHanover Hbf$1511One-way4 transfers
R 1043 · RJ 385 · ICE 8839:20 AM8h03Malmö Centralstation5:23 PMHanover Hbf$1611One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM14h30Malmö, Norra Vallgatan2:30 AMHanover Central Station$411One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain7:40 PM14h40Malmö, Norra Vallgatan10:20 AMHanover Hbf$411One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:20 PM11h00Malmö, Norra Vallgatan8:20 AMHanover Central Station$621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Hanover:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Hanover costing on average $113 (€92).
Other travel options to Hanover take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 34m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Hanover as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Hanover Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Hanover Central Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, metronom, Oresundstag to go to Hanover by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Buss to go to Hanover by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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